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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1915
Page
7
A reader quotes the Louisville Courier Journal remark about how a paper's circulation boosts ad readership. The Evening Courier reports Waterloo circulation at more than 6,500 copies daily, underscoring ad reach.
Brooklyn beat Boston 1 to 0 as Getz’s grounder mishandled by Schmidt and Pfeffer held Braves to two hits. In Cincinnati, a doubleheader split with St. Louis as Rogers homered. Philadelphia swept New York, 3-0 and 9-4, Cravath’s 20th homer fueling the second win.
Boston Americans defeat Philadelphia 5 to 0 as Knowlesons passes and timely hits produce all five runs. Shore tosses a shutout with only one Athletic hit allowed and error-free support. Corcoran debuts at third, fielding slow but the revised batting order proves effective.
Standings show Milwaukee 1 2, Cleveland 4 11, Columbia 6, St. Paul 6, Louisville 3, Minneapolis 9, Quincy 3, Rock Island 1, Davenport 7, Freeport 0 4. Senators beat Donovan’s pitcher in the second game as New York failed to hit Gallia. Washington and New York split a late decision with strong pitching from Gallia and Henry.
The Jobbers League directors met and sealed a protest ruling on the final game of the season. Cedar Valley will be awarded the contested win as the field was not clear and players were out of position. A banquet committee was appointed with 93 members to plan the annual event and report next week. Treasurer Witler announced $350 on hand after expenses.
New Hampton records a 4 to 1 victory over Waukon yesterday at Waukon. Des Moines Boosters topple Fort Dodge Dodgers 7 to 2 in Fort Dodge with Kinsey Isbell’s Yeerush pitcher from Bancroft delivering a standout effort. Marshalltown High reports its largest squad yet for football practice under Coach Sanford, with 43 players. Pittsburgh Nationale and Chicago Americans play an exhibition. Chicago wins 8 to 4 in eight innings before travel.
West High football outlook bright as Max Sharer leads a rebuilding squad at Fifth and Locust. Lloyd Ray assists with workouts while Bob Schroeder’s return boosts offense. Contenders include Mobe Dawson at captain duties and Gordon Vaughan, George Bruise, Gob Natiman competing for backfield and line spots.
Promising lineman Cub Manning shows potential as tackle for Husky squad. Captain Jack Davis misses Lombard College entry due to hand infection. Coach Sharer schedules Saturday practice at 3 PM. several candidates urged to report. At Waverly fair, Josh McLaughlin excels winning races and placing in others as Denver Day draws 20,000 spectators. Bab Echo secures 2:30 trot honors with Lucina J and Princess Carlotta among notable finishers.
Irving L. Barron, captain of the 1945 Iowa football squad, reported on Sept. 10 in Iowa City. He weighed 206 pounds and showed strong physical condition. Practice begins Sept. 20 with individual workouts allowed on the Town field. Coach Jess Hawley plans to prepare for the season starting Sept. 15. Davenport reports no definite post season plans yet for the Threes series, with the opener likely Sept. 16 and venues rotating between Moline and Davenport to maximize crowd access.
New York September 10. Pitcher Phil Douglas of the Brooklyn club was sold yesterday to the Chicago Nationals at the waiver price. Waivers were asked on Douglas and Brooklyn was prepared to withdraw after his three-hit outing against the Phillies Tuesday, but NL rules adopted at last year’s meeting prevented withdrawal.
The Hartford Grand Circuit meet saw Mirthful win the 2:14 trot for $2,000 with McCloskey second and Dick Watts third. Best time achieved 2:06 1-4. Directum T set a track record for the mile at 2:01 1-2. A separate 2:21 trot for $9,000 was won by Mirthful with St Francisco second and Jesse third, best time 2:06 1-4. Real estate transfers include several Waterloo and Cedar Falls parcels transferring for $1 each.
Leavitt and Johnson Trust Co. transfers lot 20 in Hagerman Place to R L Beebe for 225. John G Millar sells lot 237 in Prospect Place to Leslie Allman for 1. The page also shows parcel listings in Summit add Waterloo with two small sums and ends with a young girl viewing her reflection in a Nature’s mirror painting.
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